The seventh Epic Savannah Drive, hosted by Savannah Tours Guyana, promises a fun-filled day of adventure for off-road and nature enthusiasts come June 30. The annual event will navigate through seven indigenous communities along the Soesdyke/ Linden highway, showcasing Guyana’s rich cultural tapestry while promoting community building through tourism. Under the visionary leadership of Shane […]
With modernisation taking place in each sector, miners are encouraged to adapt to the new technologies to help increase the country’s gold recovery rate. This was emphasised by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat during a recent meeting at Duke Lodge with persons within the gold trade industry. According to the minister, the country’s recovery […]
Almost 20,000 nursery children have benefitted from medical screening under the Child and Youth Health Programme (CYHP), since its launch in August 2023. This is according to Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony during the recent launch of the government’s eye testing and spectacles programme. The health minister explained that the CYHP programme is aimed […]
With Guyana developing its information and communications technology (ICT) Masterplan 2030, the government aims to digitise all Ministry of Home Affairs’ services and subagencies as phase one of the strategy. This is according to President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who outlined the government’s digitisation strategy aligned with the ground-breaking Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030. […]
Following in the tradition of the previous editions, the 17th Guyana Restaurant Week (GRW) promotes and celebrates inclusivity, hospitality and the rich cultural tapestry of Guyana. This year’s event, dubbed GRW17, is the result of an annual collaboration between the Tourism Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) and the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA). The two organisations, […]
The Ministry of Health is constructing health centres across Guyana to complement the regional hospitals and ensure modern facilities for healthcare workers across the regions. This initiative aims to decentralise and expand the range of public healthcare services provided to citizens, enhancing accessibility for communities nationwide. This was according to Minister of Health, Dr Frank […]
Highlighting significant improvements at the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday that the power company is now generating more electricity than the current demand. The President revealed this information when questioned about the company’s performance in recent weeks. “GPL’s generating capacity now is at 192 megawatts. The […]
The government is currently evaluating the feasibility of a second major gas initiative to complement the ongoing Gas to Energy project at Wales, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region Three) President Dr Mohamed Irfaan made this disclosure during a press conference on Thursday. The recent conclusion of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for this new project has led […]
– Thousands of women to receive $8000 voucher to offset screening costs To facilitate early detection of cervical cancer and reduce illness and fatalities, the government has launched its comprehensive Cervical Cancer Screening Programme targeting women between the ages of 21 to 65. With a budget of $2.8 billion, the programme provides $8,000 vouchers for […]
Residents of several communities along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway and in Region Ten are set to benefit from a reliable water supply, as construction will soon commence on five new wells. The areas targeted for these new wells include Timehri, Kuru Kuru, Kairuni, Old England, and Coomacka. Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Sheik […]